I have a deep fondness for the "southern hospitality", and the people here on a day to day basis are GREAT and I have developed a few GREAT friendships. I don't think it is really a North or South issue, my Father always told me that "no matter where you go or what you do...there is always going to be one A#$@*le". The supermarket incident would not have been an issue but for putting the car seat on the hood of my car. She could have easily walked around her car and put the seat on the opposite side to load her groceries, put it on her OWN hood, or just used her trunk. I guess inconsideration knows no geographical boundaries, also I guess its hard to find custom made or perfect people and situations in an off the rack world.